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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Dijkstra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendo Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dijkstra comes to the cage accompanied by Soulfly - Back To The Primitive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Omar Dijkstra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hendo Evans!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Evans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dijkstra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Dijkstra.
Dijkstra lands a jab.
Dijkstra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Evans avoids a kick to the body.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dijkstra.
Omar Dijkstra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dijkstra misses with a leg kick
and Evans counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Evans attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dijkstra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dijkstra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dijkstra.
A little jabbing left from Evans on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Evans looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dijkstra moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dijkstra fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Dijkstra controls the action.
Evans tries to land knees in the clinch but Dijkstra avoids the damage to the body.
Dijkstra looking for a takedown.
Evans throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dijkstra leaning his opponent against the cage.
Evans tries to land a knee to the head but Dijkstra blocks with his arms.
Evans tries a knee to the head but Dijkstra blocks it.
Dijkstra misses with a punch on the inside.
Evans misses with a knee to the head.
Dijkstra throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Dijkstra lands a hook that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Evans being controlled against the cage.
Dijkstra swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dijkstra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Evans avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dijkstra works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dijkstra stays in close to Evans's body and controls the position.
Evans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dijkstra is one step ahead there.
Evans trying to control the position.
Dijkstra is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dijkstra slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dijkstra preventing the sweep.
Dijkstra throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dijkstra stands and throws Evans's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dijkstra working the ground and pound.
Dijkstra lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Evans down.
Dijkstra tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Evans is not content to let Dijkstra control the position.
Dijkstra scoring with punches from side control.
Dijkstra works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Evans takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dijkstra working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dijkstra working the ground and pound but Evans is defending the strikes.
Dijkstra has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dijkstra controls the position from side control.
Dijkstra trying to control the position but Evans is working away.
Evans is looking to regain half guard here but Dijkstra keeps moving and retains side control.
Evans is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dijkstra's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dijkstra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Evans's head.
Dijkstra takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dijkstra dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dijkstra shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dijkstra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dijkstra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
Evans trying to control here.
Dijkstra winds up and cracks Evans with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dijkstra prevents Evans from improving his position.
Dijkstra throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dijkstra sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dijkstra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra slows the pace down in half guard.
Dijkstra throwing shots but Evans is blocking nicely.
Evans actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing that Dijkstra has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dijkstra looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dijkstra takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dijkstra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Evans doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dijkstra.
Dijkstra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dijkstra connects with a nice short shot to Evans's temple.
Evans wants to control but Dijkstra is keeping busy.
Evans is trying to get back to full guard.
Dijkstra is looking for a kimura here.
Dijkstra missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dijkstra's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dijkstra's back!
Dijkstra wants to control his opponent's hands but Evans gets his hands free.
Dijkstra tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Evans controlling from the full mount.
Dijkstra slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dijkstra trying to hold on to Evans's head to control him but Evans postures up.
Evans is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dijkstra has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dijkstra gets back to full guard.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to get up but he can't break Dijkstra's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dijkstra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Evans's guard.
Dijkstra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Evans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dijkstra has managed to get both his arms back between Evans's legs - danger averted.
Dijkstra lands a couple of digs.
Dijkstra trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dijkstra is really struggling to control Evans but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dijkstra showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dijkstra connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dijkstra dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Dijkstra scores with a sloppy right hand. Evans should have avoided that one.
Dijkstra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Evans circles away.
Evans only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dijkstra lands a head shot.
Dijkstra tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Dijkstra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Evans on the side of the head.
Dijkstra scores with a leg kick.
Dijkstra moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dijkstra cracks Evans with a good jab.
Dijkstra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dijkstra throws a body kick that misses.
Dijkstra lands a nice shot that snaps Evans's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dijkstra shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Evans is staying active underneath Dijkstra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dijkstra lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dijkstra working over Evans with some ground and pound. Evans looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Evans is rocked!
Dijkstra lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Evans! More strikes land and this one is all over! Dijkstra jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Dijkstra!
A very excited looking Omar Dijkstra made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Best Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Keya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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200 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Best Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Keya!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keya has managed to clinch.
Keya has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Keya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keya is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Keya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Keya just leaning against Man, taking a breather.
Keya is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Keya misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keya misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keya throws a head punch that misses.
Keya lands with a left to the head.
Man takes a shot to the head.
Keya misses with a punch on the inside.
Keya is struggling to control the position.
Keya taking a breather.
Keya misses with some punches.
Man is trying to push Keya away but Keya has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keya lands an uppercut.
Keya is stalling here.
Keya tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man stalling in the clinch but Keya improves position.
Keya digs a right hand into Man's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Man's gas tank.
Keya gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keya throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Man stalling in the clinch but Keya improves position.
Keya taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man wants to break the clinch but can't.
Keya has Man pushed against the cage.
Keya stalls.
Keya avoiding damage.
Keya receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Keya.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Master Keya.
Keya feints and then cracks Man's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Man down.
Keya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keya looks for the body kick but Man saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with a two punch combination.
Man doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Man slips under a jab.
Man misses with a looping left.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keya circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Keya.
Keya staying out of range there.
Keya dodges the punch combination from Man.
Man misses with a wild combination.
Keya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Man swinging wildly here.
Keya tries to counter with a clinch but Man shakes him off and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Keya dominated that round.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Keya has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Man finds it's way round the side to connect with Keya's head.
Keya misses with a right hand
and Man counters with a two punch combo.
Keya takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Keya misses with a lunging right hand
and Man counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Man missing with a left hand there. Keya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Keya misses with a straight left.
Man walks into a straight right hand from Keya.
A big left from Keya misses.
A lazy left from Keya finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man misses with a shot to the body
and Keya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Man is trying to break the clinch but Keya has him pressed against the cage.
Keya taking a breather.
Keya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keya avoiding damage.
Man blocking some punches.
Keya swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Man tries to break free but Keya pushes him back against the cage.
Keya avoiding damage.
Keya avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Keya lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Keya has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Keya throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
The referee is keeping an eye on Keya - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Keya misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Keya.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man wants to get back to striking at distance but Keya won't allow it.
Man blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keya pressing his opponent against the cage.
Keya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Keya.
Man is looking to control Keya's arms but Keya gets an underhook and turns him. Now Man has his back to the cage.
Keya lands a nice uppercut.
Man tries to circle away but Keya has him pinned against the cage.
Keya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keya will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Man up against the cage.
Keya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keya.
Keya lands a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Keya - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Keya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mans head.
Keya lands a right hand.
Keya scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Keya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Keya drives through and clinches with Man against the cage.
Man is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Keya fails to land.
Keya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keya stalling against the cage.
Keya misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keya displaying some good clinch control by pressing Man up against the cage.
Man looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man prevents a body shot from Keya.
Stalling in the clinch from Man.
Master Keya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Keya tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Keya working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
A short right from Keya on the inside.
Man blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man is trying to break the clinch but Keya has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Keya scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Keya lands a right hand.
Keya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keya working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Keya.
Keya's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Keya misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man takes a shot to the head.
Keya lands a body shot in the clinch.
Keya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Keya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Keya.
A short uppercut from Keya.
The referee calls for Keya to work.
Keya has Man pressed against the cage, preventing Man from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Man is trying to break the clinch but Keya is controlling him.
Man being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keya effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting on Keya's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man blocking some punches.
Man wants to break the clinch but can't.
Man is trying to force a seperation but Keya has the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keya avoiding damage.
Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that's the end of the fight!
Master Keya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Keya winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Keya!
Master Keya tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Hangman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rekis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hangman comes to the cage accompanied by Hang Em High by A Static Lullaby. Rekis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. AC/DC - Thunderstruck kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Trent Hangman has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trent Hangman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rekis!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rekis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rekis in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Rekis.
Hangman defending against the ground and pound.
Rekis working the ground and pound from side control.
Rekis creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rekis connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hangman some visible discomfort.
Rekis working the head and body with strikes.
Rekis fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rekis moves into full mount!
Hangman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hangman tries to get out of the position.
Rekis landing shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rekis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rekis landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Rekis.
Hangman is rocked!
Hangman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Hangman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hangman taking shots to the head.
A big strike lands for Rekis! That's really hurt Hangman and he's turned his back - Rekis keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Rekis jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Rekis!
An out of breath John Rekis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dr Dre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dr Dre had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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148 lbs
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dr Dre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Asap!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asap bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dre's head.
Asap lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Asap keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Asap dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Asap tries to avoid it but Dre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Asap to the ground. Asap escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dre.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dr Dre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Asap defends it nicely.
No luck for Dre with that takedown attempt.
Dre has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Asap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Asap tries to avoid it but Dre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Asap to the ground. Asap escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asap avoids it really well and circles away.
Dre is breathing heavily.
Asap feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap tries to clinch up.
Asap is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Asap stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asap wants it to stay on the feet.
Dre sets himself, and Asap steps forward looking for the clinch! Dre avoids it this time.
Asap scores with a leg kick.
Dre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asap sprawls well. Asap wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dre gets slowly back to his feet.
Asap feints a jab promting Dre to slip. Asap then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dre slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Asap has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Asap stalks Dre and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dre's face. Dre staggers backwards, shaken.
Dre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dre tries to move into range but Asap moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asap darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Asap defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Asap lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Asap.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Asap enables Dre to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Asap manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Asap wants to stand but Dre is controlling the position.
Dre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asap is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dre stays in close to Asap's body and controls the position.
Asap wants to stand and escape but Dre is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Asap wants to stand but Dre is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Asap swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asap fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Asap misses with a series of wild punches.
Dr Dre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dre misses with a takedown
and Asap counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asap.
Dre looks for a takedown but Asap sprawls well.
No joy there for Asap, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dre attempts a counter takedown but Asap avoids it well and moves away.
Sam Asap is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Asap. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Asap.
Asap scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dre dives in and scores a takedown into Asap's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dre passes into half guard.
Asap is trying to stand back up but Dre is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asap keeps working.
Dre maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Asap could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dre has cracked it and Asap is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dr Dre!
Dr Dre decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Nikiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Penner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikiel comes to the cage accompanied by Krystian Pudzianowski - Slowianski wiatr. Mariusz Nikiel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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25
290 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mariusz Nikiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Penner!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penner moves in looking to clinch but Nikiel pushes him off.
Nikiel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Nikiel. No joy for Penner on that attempt.
Penner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mariusz Nikiel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Penner blocks a head kick by Nikiel.
Penner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nikiel.
Nikiel tries to bum rush Penner with a series of wild strikes but Penner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Penner tries to clinch up but Nikiel circles away and keeps his distance.
Nikiel throws a series of punches but Penner avoids them all with ease.
Penner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nikiel.
Penner tries to clinch there but Nikiel circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Penner or perhaps it was just good defense by Nikiel, which made it look bad.
Nikiel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penner.
Penner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Penner lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penner trying to control but Nikiel is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikiel wants to stand but Penner is controlling the position.
Nikiel keeping moving, preventing Penner from controlling successfully.
Penner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nikiel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nikiel has escaped and now he's on top!
Penner trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nikiel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nikiel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Penner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nikiel is aware though and is defending well.
Penner is looking for a triangle but Nikiel pushes his legs off easily.
Nikiel cracks Penner with a solid left hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Penner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Penner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nikiel defends it easily.
Penner looks winded!
Nikiel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nikiel connects with a couple of short punches.
Penner trying to keep a closed guard but Nikiel is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nikiel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Penner keeping moving, preventing Nikiel from controlling successfully.
Nikiel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Penner working a defensive guard here.
Nikiel distracts Penner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nikiel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nikiel works over Penner with some ground and pound from guard.
Penner has momentary wrist control but Nikiel slips an elbow through the middle.
Nikiel throws a big right hand that misses.
Nikiel is in close to Penner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Penner trying to keep a closed guard but Nikiel is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikiel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nikiel distracts Penner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penner is looking to stand up but Nikiel isn't so interested in that idea.
Nikiel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Penner is trying to control the position but Nikiel postures up.
Nikiel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nikiel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nikiel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nikiel has managed to get both his arms back between Penner's legs - danger averted.
Nikiel lands a couple of elbows.
Nikiel is working Penner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Nikiel dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Penner connects with a high kick.
Penner has his takedown stuffed
and Nikiel counters with a right hand to the body.
Nikiel throws a leg kick that misses.
Nikiel throws an overhand right that has Penner reeling! Nikiel follows up with more punches and Penner is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mariusz Nikiel!
Mariusz Nikiel took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Palowakski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baas Baako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baako has chosen Acapella Soul - The Lion Sleeps Tonight as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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204 lbs
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245 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fred Palowakski !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baas Baako!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palowakski avoids the body shot from Baako.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baako. Palowakski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baako bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baako smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Palowakski tries a head kick but it misses.
Palowakski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baako.
Baako throws a hook but Palowakski blocks it.
Palowakski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baako.
Palowakski misses with a head kick.
Palowakski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Palowakski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Baako misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Palowakski misses.
Baako getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Palowakski lands a head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baako missing with a left hand there. Palowakski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palowakski just misses with a punch to the body.
Baako tries to counter by closing the distance.
Baako walks into a straight right hand from Palowakski .
Palowakski misses with a hook.
Baako lands with a hook. Palowakski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palowakski throws a hook but Baako blocks it.
Baako steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palowakski .
Palowakski looks to land a left hand but Baako moved out of range nicely.
Palowakski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baako digs a good body shot into Palowakski 's ribs.
Palowakski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Palowakski moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palowakski .
Palowakski misses with the head strike.
Palowakski lands with a short shot to the head.
Baako doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palowakski misses with some punches.
Palowakski blocks a body shot from Baako.
A head punch on the inside from Baako fails to land.
Baako blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baako tries to work over Palowakski 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palowakski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Baako.
Baako throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baako tries a body shot but Palowakski blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baako working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Palowakski working aggressively here.
Palowakski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Palowakski 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palowakski throws a shot from downtown. Baako moves away and avoids it.
Palowakski rushes Baako and presses him up against the cage.
Palowakski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Palowakski .
Baako swings wildly with an uppercut but Palowakski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palowakski scores with a shot to the side of Baako's head.
Baako lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Palowakski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baako can't find room to land a body shot as Palowakski controls the action.
Palowakski throws a head punch that misses.
Baako goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palowakski blocks a body shot from Baako.
Palowakski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baako backwards.
Baako misses with a body punch.
Palowakski misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palowakski .
Palowakski has a couple of punches blocked by Baako.
Baako misses with a hook to the ribs.
Palowakski prevents a body shot from Baako.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palowakski .
Baako lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Palowakski takes a shot to the head.
Palowakski lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baako creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Palowakski swings wildly with an uppercut but Baako uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baako tries to throw a body punch but Palowakski avoids it by throwing Baako back against the cage.
Palowakski wants to break free but Baako has control.
Palowakski misses with the head strike.
Palowakski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palowakski .
Palowakski misses with a punch on the inside.
Palowakski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baako tries to throw a body punch but Palowakski avoids it by throwing Baako back against the cage.
Baako tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baako lands a hook that snaps the head of Palowakski backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palowakski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baako swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baako swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Palowakski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palowakski throws a head kick but Baako moves out of range.
Baako on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Palowakski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baako's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Palowakski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baako scrambles back to his feet.
Palowakski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Palowakski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baako circles away quickly and effectively.
Baako dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palowakski fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palowakski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Baako doesn't manage to clinch there - Palowakski circles away.
Baako swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Palowakski .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Palowakski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Palowakski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baako closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fred Palowakski is winning the standup battle so far.
Baako moves into the clinch.
Baako goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baako throws a punch but it's blocked by Palowakski .
Baako throws a head punch that misses.
Baako's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baako lands a hook that snaps the head of Palowakski backwards.
Baako working aggressively here.
Palowakski misses with some punches.
Baako struggles to land a body shot inside as Palowakski controls his hands.
Palowakski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Palowakski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Palowakski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baako lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palowakski misses with the head strike.
Palowakski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baako working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palowakski has a couple of punches blocked by Baako.
Baako throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palowakski misses with a punch on the inside.
Palowakski has a couple of punches blocked by Baako.
Palowakski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baako fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baako lands a nice uppercut.
Baako lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baako creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Palowakski 's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Palowakski drops to his knees and Baako pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baas Baako!
Baas Baako took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 8$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gor Keyman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Congo Ashantie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashantie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Congo Ashanti kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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41
300 lbs
31 - 17 - 0 |
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38
234 lbs
42 - 25 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gor Keyman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Congo Ashantie!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keyman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ashantie has Keyman pushed against the cage.
Ashantie dodges an elbow strike from Keyman.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Keyman.
It looks like Congo Ashantie has been cut.
Keyman landing knees to the head.
Ashantie looks winded!
Keyman pushes off an throws an elbow but Ashantie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Keyman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Keyman pushes off an throws an elbow but Ashantie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Keyman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ashantie's face.
Ashantie blocks the elbow strike.
Keyman lands an elbow inside.
Keyman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Keyman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Keyman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Congo Ashantie's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashantie misses with a knee to the head.
Keyman drops Ashantie with a big knee straight up the middle! Ashantie is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Ashantie is rocked!
Keyman closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Ashantie out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gor Keyman!
An out of breath Gor Keyman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phat Funk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Gennero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gennero has chosen Wally's Pep Talk as his entrance music. Ed Gennero has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Phat Funk's chin.
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185 lbs
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200 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phat Funk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ed Gennero !
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gennero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Funk.
Gennero has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Funk is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gennero throws a hook but Funk avoids it easily.
Funk tries to counter by clinching up but Gennero breaks away and moves out of range.
Funk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gennero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gennero throws a hook but Funk blocks it.
Funk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gennero manages to circle out of the way.
Gennero throws a big shot that misses.
Gennero swings for the body but Funk moves out of range.
Gennero with a hook.
Gennero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funk.
As Gennero tries to get set, Funk tries to push him back and clinch up but Gennero manages to avoid the attempt.
Funk throws a lazy body kick
and Gennero counters with an outside leg kick.
Funk tries to clinch but Gennero moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk moves in looking to clinch but Gennero pushes him off.
Gennero blocks the body kick.
Funk throws a head kick that misses.
Gennero catches Funk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Funk ducks under a wild hook from Gennero .
Funk wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funk tries to clinch up but Gennero circles away and keeps his distance.
Gennero scores with a nice strike.
Funk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gennero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gennero is looking to land body kicks.
Gennero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Funk tries to counter by clinching up but Gennero breaks away and moves out of range.
Gennero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Funk's hands.
Funk is rocked!
Gennero cracks Funk with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ed Gennero !
Ed Gennero is the new middleweight champion!
Ed Gennero seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evad Atsituab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kabal Labak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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214 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Evad Atsituab!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kabal Labak!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Labak throws a jab when Atsituab was well out of range.
Atsituab shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Labak as he avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Labak - just one landing.
Atsituab shoots in for a takedown but Labak shows good takedown defense.
Atsituab takes one to the side of the head.
Labak has managed to clinch.
Labak lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Labak.
Labak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Atsituab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evad Atsituab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atsituab blocks a body shot from Labak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labak prevents a takedown attempt there.
Labak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atsituabs head.
Atsituab is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atsituab wants to take the fight to the mat but Labak manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Labak is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Labak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Atsituab has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Labak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Atsituab has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Labak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Atsituab drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Labak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Labak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Labak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Labak lands with a left to the head.
Labak's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Atsituab drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Labak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labak lands an uppercut.
Labak is working Atsituab over against the cage.
Labak is pressed up against the cage. Atsituab has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Labak down to the mat. Labak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Atsituab is breathing heavily.
Atsituab slips under a jab from Labak.
Labak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the liver by Labak. Beautiful body shot.
Labak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atsituab was well out of range. Poor timing from Labak.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Labak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Labak closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Atsituab quickly recovers to half guard.
Atsituab is not content to let Labak control the position.
Labak trying to pass the guard but Atsituab defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsituab is not content to let Labak control the position.
Labak tries to pass to full mount but Atsituab defends it.
Labak wants to take a breather but Atsituab is having none of it.
Labak is pressing down on Atsituab's thigh, looking to free his foot. Atsituab is holding on for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Labak not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fight stays on the outside here - Labak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, jab by Labak - just one landing.
Atsituab fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Labak sprawls well initially but Atsituab persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Labak trying to control but Atsituab postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Atsituab's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Labak is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Atsituab is staying active.
Atsituab missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Labak has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Atsituab sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Labak defending well though.
Atsituab sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Labak defending well though.
Atsituab prevents Labak from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kabal Labak dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Labak misses with a hook to the body
so Atsituab counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Labak controls Atsituab momentarily but Atsituab frees himself.
Labak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Atsituab looking to sit in guard and control but Labak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Labak sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Labak trying to control the position from guard on top but Atsituab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labak stays in close to Atsituab's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labak trying to control the position from guard on top but Atsituab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Labak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Atsituab works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Atsituab looking for a sweep. Not yet Atsituab, not yet.
Labak sitting in guard here, content to control.
Labak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Labak looking to sit in guard and control but Atsituab gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Labak controls Atsituab momentarily but Atsituab frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atsituab looking to pass the guard.
Atsituab landing some decent shots from guard.
Labak has momentary wrist control but Atsituab slips an elbow through the middle.
Labak is trying to keep Atsituab in close.
Atsituab controls from within his opponent's guard.
Labak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsituab avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Labak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Atsituab is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Atsituab has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Labak looking to control.
Atsituab trying to control the position from guard on top but Labak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atsituab chips away with some ground and pound.
Labak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Atsituab or perhaps it was just good defense by Labak, which made it look bad.
Labak misses with a wild body shot.
Atsituab fails to land the takedown.
Labak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atsituab goes for a double leg but Labak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Labak continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evad Atsituab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Labak misses the jab.
Labak throws out a loose jab but Atsituab uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atsituab changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Evad Atsituab will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Labak throws a shot from downtown. Atsituab moves away and avoids it.
Atsituab shoots in looking for a takedown but Labak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Atsituab's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Atsituab is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Labak lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Labak. That snapped Atsituab's head back.
Labak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atsituab shoots in looking for a takedown but Labak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Atsituab's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Labak shoots in and drives through. Atsituab sprawls well.
Atsituab uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Labak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labak lands a glancing blow to the side of Atsituab's head.
Atsituab shoots in but Labak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evad Atsituab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atsituab drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labak struggling a bit here.
Labak gets back to half guard.
Labak wants to get back to full guard.
Labak moves into full guard.
Labak controlling the position.
Atsituab trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Labak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evad Atsituab overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Labak has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Atsituab doesn't defend quickly enough and Labak has managed to lock this one up! Can Atsituab escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Labak on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kabal Labak!
Kabal Labak is the new light heavyweight champion!
Kabal Labak thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuba Boulwiha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yuba Boulwiha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodney Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulwiha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garcia pinned against the cage. Garcia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Garcia throws the left hand but Boulwiha avoids the punch easily.
Boulwiha fails with the takedown.
Garcia throws a counter combo.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Boulwiha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garcia pinned against the cage. Garcia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuba Boulwiha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia throws a right hand that Boulwiha ducks under and follows up with a left that Boulwiha also avoids with ease.
Boulwiha drops down looking for a counter takedown but Garcia sprawls and moves away.
Garcia misses with the combination.
Boulwiha attempts a counter takedown but Garcia avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Boulwiha is just out of range.
Garcia has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Garcia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boulwiha on the side of the head.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boulwiha counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Garcia!
Garcia is trying to control Boulwiha's posture but Boulwiha avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulwiha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Garcia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boulwiha lands a nice forearm strike.
Garcia is looking for a sweep.
Boulwiha working the ground and pound but Garcia is defending the strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Boulwiha.
Boulwiha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Garcia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulwiha working away.
Boulwiha tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boulwiha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom here.
Garcia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Boulwiha is controlling well.
Boulwiha trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boulwiha fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Garcia to the ground. Boulwiha is now in Garcia's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulwiha is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Garcia is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Garcia has escaped and now he's on top!
Garcia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boulwiha has a closed guard, preventing Garcia from standing up.
Garcia preventing the sweep.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Boulwiha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boulwiha haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boulwiha has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Garcia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yuba Boulwiha will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Garcia throws a body kick that misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Garcia scores with a four punch combination!
Boulwiha shoots in looking for a takedown but Garcia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boulwiha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boulwiha moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Boulwiha appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boulwiha shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garcia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boulwiha shoots and misses
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuba Boulwiha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulwiha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garcia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boulwiha back to the cage. Garcia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A shot to the liver by Garcia. Beautiful body shot.
Boulwiha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garcia as he avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boulwiha drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Garcia is looking for a sweep.
Garcia struggling a bit here.
Garcia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Boulwiha reverses the position - he's now on top in Garcia's guard.
Boulwiha wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Boulwiha looking to sit in guard and control but Garcia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boulwiha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boulwiha is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia trying to control but Boulwiha is working from the bottom.
Boulwiha has a closed guard, preventing Garcia from standing up.
Garcia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boulwiha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garcia has managed to get both his arms back between Boulwiha's legs - danger averted.
Boulwiha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garcia forces his way into half guard.
Boulwiha wants to get back to full guard.
Yuba Boulwiha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia moves into full mount! Boulwiha won't be happy about that!
Boulwiha is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boulwiha is working hard here to advance position.
Garcia wants to stand but Boulwiha is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Boulwiha can't escape the position.
Garcia tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Boulwiha has given up his back here. Will Garcia look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Garcia is looking for the choke from the back position but Boulwiha is controlling his hands well.
Garcia is hanging on to Boulwiha's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boulwiha trying to control the hands but Garcia won't let him.
Boulwiha is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Garcia looking to hold on to the position here but Boulwiha rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Garcia trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boulwiha's guard.
Boulwiha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boulwiha working for submissions but it's allowed Garcia to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Boulwiha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boulwiha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garcia finds it's way round the side to connect with Boulwiha's head.
Boulwiha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garcia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boulwiha scrambles back to his feet.
Boulwiha has his takedown stuffed
and Garcia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That kick from Garcia tenderised Boulwiha's leg. Boulwiha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boulwiha shoots in and drives through. Garcia sprawls well.
Garcia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice straight punches there by Garcia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garcia.
Boulwiha shoots for a takedown but Garcia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuba Boulwiha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia lands a slapping body shot.
Garcia lands a head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Garcia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boulwiha shoots in and drives through. Garcia sprawls well.
Rodney Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia throws a left that rocks Boulwiha and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Garcia dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Boulwiha regain composure!
Boulwiha is rocked!
It looks like Yuba Boulwiha has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulwiha is being controlled here.
Garcia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boulwiha struggling a bit here.
Garcia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Garcia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boulwiha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Garcia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Garcia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to stand but Boulwiha has his arm trapped.
Boulwiha gets back to half guard.
Boulwiha actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia prevents Boulwiha from improving his position.
Garcia moves into full mount! Boulwiha won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulwiha is controlling an arm, preventing Garcia from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Boulwiha is wriggling around trying to escape.
Garcia wants to stand but Boulwiha is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Garcia is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Boulwiha has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Boulwiha!
Garcia trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulwiha preventing the sweep.
Boulwiha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boulwiha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boulwiha trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Boulwiha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boulwiha trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia pulls Boulwiha in close to his closed guard and prevents Boulwiha from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Garcia really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuba Boulwiha's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boulwiha with a poor takedown
and Garcia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Boulwiha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garcia counters with a nice body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boulwiha.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garcia! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuba Boulwiha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulwiha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garcia as he jumps to the side.
Garcia scores with a jab to the head.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boulwiha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulwiha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garcia, as that shot connected.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garcia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulwiha lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Garcia finds it's way through Boulwiha's defenses.
Garcia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garcia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boulwiha closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boulwiha lands in his opponent's guard.
Boulwiha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garcia holds on and takes a little breather.
Garcia controls Boulwiha momentarily but Boulwiha frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boulwiha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Garcia controlling the position.
Garcia controls Boulwiha momentarily but Boulwiha frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garcia misses with a hook. Boulwiha ducked under it nicely.
Boulwiha slips under a jab from Garcia.
Donk. Garcia catches Boulwiha right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boulwiha checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Boulwiha with that takedown attempt.
Rodney Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia lands a slapping body shot.
Garcia connects with an inside leg kick.
Boulwiha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garcia sprawls well. Garcia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boulwiha gets slowly back to his feet.
Garcia throws a counter combo.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Boulwiha's head but Boulwiha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boulwiha shoots in but no luck this time.
Boulwiha goes for a double leg but Garcia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garcia continues to drive forward.
Garcia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulwiha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garcia is fending him off so far but Boulwiha persists. Nope, Garcia circles away and we're back to standing.
Garcia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boulwiha circles away quickly and effectively.
Boulwiha dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
Boulwiha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garcia scores with a sloppy right hand. Boulwiha should have avoided that one.
Garcia takes a swing at Boulwiha's ribcage but misses.
Boulwiha appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boulwiha shoots in but no luck this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boulwiha misses with a takedown
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garcia cracks the inside of Boulwiha's front leg.
Boulwiha fails with the takedown.
Boulwiha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Garcia dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Yuba Boulwiha's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Boulwiha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Garcia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Garcia throws a jab when Boulwiha was well out of range.
Boulwiha throws a poor cross that misses
and Garcia counters with a leg kick.
Boulwiha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garcia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boulwiha.
Garcia is looking to slow Boulwiha down with leg kicks.
Boulwiha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuba Boulwiha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Boulwiha moves away and avoids it.
Boulwiha darts in looking for a takedown but Garcia gets double underhooks and turns Boulwiha into the cage.
Garcia lands a leg kick that knocks Boulwiha off balance momentarily.
Boulwiha misses with a takedown attempt - Garcia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boulwiha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia lands a jab to Boulwiha's midsection.
Garcia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Garcia explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Garcia lands with a nice combination. Boulwiha backs away looking to recover.
Garcia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Garcia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A good leg kick by Garcia.
Boulwiha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Boulwiha ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Boulwiha attempts a counter takedown but Garcia avoids it well and moves away.
Boulwiha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boulwiha dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boulwiha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Garcia working a defensive guard but Boulwiha passes into half guard.
Garcia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garcia.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulwiha drops back, looking for a kneebar! Garcia looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Garcia looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Garcia!
Garcia tries to stand but Boulwiha is controlling his head.
Garcia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boulwiha, who protects the arm well.
Boulwiha manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Garcia moves into full guard.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Boulwiha from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulwiha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Garcia seems keen to control Boulwiha's posture.
Boulwiha is looking to pass into half guard but Garcia pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Garcia is in guard.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Boulwiha is keeping the position.
Boulwiha has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Garcia is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Boulwiha.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garcia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Garcia!
Rodney Garcia is the new heavyweight champion!
Rodney Garcia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Yuba Boulwiha was interviewed post fight and said 'I smell TRT here...'.
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